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Chunky bird with broad, triangular wings and short, decurved bill.
Not listed
Indigenous: Biiwanbiiwan
At a glance
FamilyWoodswallows, Bellmagpies, and Allies
SizeSmall
RarityCommon
HabitatOpen woodland, paddocks, suburban lawns, forest edge, and scattered tall trees.
Best timeMost reliable in Queensland from May to August.
Sounds
Sound sampleRecorded by Marc Anderson
Range map
Range map
8168visible hotspots
64572visible records
5states
SparseModerateDense hotspot
Aggregated occurance data is sourced from 14 different actively-updating datasets including eBird Australia, iNaturalist Australia, BirdLife Australia, and multiple state-based bird surveys through Atlas of Living Australia.
Species notes
Overview
Gray above, paler gray below, with a black between eye and bill. Tail black with white tip broken by black at the center. Pale underwings contrast with gray belly in flight.
Behavior
Often perches prominently on the top of dead shrubs and trees.
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